Line 6 DM4

Bazmono · #1 07-24-2010, 07:17 AM

Anybody try one of these on bass?

My thoughts of Line 6 distortion always change. I played through a Spider III a while back & it sounded amazing, but I got an M13 & all the distortions just sounded...crappy, & the levels on the pedal never went high enough to the same level as my clean tone

Kromwarp · #2 07-24-2010, 07:20 AM

I've heard pretty favorable reviews on these units, maybe because it is a dedicated distortion unit and not a multi effect

Bazmono · #3 07-24-2010, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Kromwarp

I've heard pretty favorable reviews on these units, maybe because it is a dedicated distortion unit and not a multi effect

That's a good point, most multi effects just want to create silly sounds that you'd never use in songs

Kromwarp · #4 07-24-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bazmono

That's a good point, most multi effects just want to create silly sounds that you'd never use in songs

The Digitech units do at least, not sure about the Line 6 units, but probably the same boat, never did care for their amp effects either.

On a seperate note, Les Claypool uses a DM4, but, he usually creates silly sounds you'd never use in songs

Bazmono · #5 07-27-2010, 05:37 PM

Saw one for €199 yesterday, anybody have ideas on it before I take the plunge?

ourworldisgrey · #6 07-27-2010, 09:45 PM

Eddie Breckenridge of Thrice uses on of these.

TaySte_2000 · #7 07-28-2010, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ourworldisgrey

Eddie Breckenridge of Thrice uses on of these.

Not anymore he's now using a M13

I had one and found I prefered the M13 but made a passable backup of the M13 with the DM4, it's a very good pedal quite surprising but I'd buy second hand really I don't think they are worth the new price.

I don't know how you had those issues with the M13, I got plenty of volume out of all the drives and the Tube Comp as a boost was insane if I didn't watch the level control.

Bazmono · #8 07-28-2010, 04:38 AM

I don't know if it was because I use active basses but whenever I'd use the distortion or the loop, the volume would just cut completely, even when the output was up full. I hated it considering I was looking for a pedal like this since I started playing

Jimbob Jones · #9 07-28-2010, 05:10 AM

My bro has one of these. IMO it's a bit sucky on bass. For $200 you could get a much better distortion than the DM4

Bazmono · #10 07-28-2010, 05:32 AM

How do you mean sucky? Not enough variety or low end or something?

TaySte_2000 · #11 07-28-2010, 05:44 AM

What it is great for is deciding what type of drive you like.

To save you buying a muff, fuzz face, dod 250 etc etc buy that see what you like then buy a boutique version of that pedal.

I don't think the DM4 sucks on bass but if you only need 1 or 2 dirt sounds you'll get better from a separate pedal.

Bazmono · #12 07-28-2010, 05:51 AM

Well I have a ODB-3 which I use for proper filthy distortion, but I'm still looking for a nice crunch & a fuzz. How about tech 21? They seem to be pretty high up there